The Home News September 7

Fair celebrates 30 September 14

The Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 30th anniversary of Uptown Northampton Street Fair on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

and packed the day with more community involvement, entertainment, vendors and food options than ever before.

The event promises to be fun for the entire family with the day’s activities that are planned. Since it is a milestone

Wins golden ticket KONG contest

There will be live music throughout the entire day at two stages by Jordan White, Brenna, Andrew Lobby, Bryant Brothers and Tim Harakal. All music is sponsored by Gin Mill & Grille. The pet-friendly event is free to attend.

Jessica O’Donnell, EVP of

Affiliated Chambers and the Northampton Area Chamber Liaison mentioned, “Our Northampton Area Chamber Board and Uptown Northampton Street Fair Committee are very excited for this year’s 30th anniversary of the event, especially with all the new additions and enhancements!” She stated there is something for people of all ages. “This event is a true representation of the Northampton area community!” She encourages everyone to come celebrate this milestone year with one of our signature annual events.

With well over 5,000 plus people in attendance last year, we are anticipating a record year of attendees.

When: Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Where: Main Street

Northampton

Pricing Information: Free to attend

Schedule of Events:

10 a.m.: Opening ceremony and Pledge to the Flag at Main Street by Cub Pack 26 and Boys Scouts Troop 96

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Live music by Jordan White at Main Stage

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Live music by Brenna at Gin Mill & Grille Beer Garden Stage

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Henry Laurito, scrolling accordion player up and down Main Street

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Child ID Program by Community Partners 4 Kids

Noon to 5 p.m.: Adult Beverages Bar by Main Stage (Beer,

cider and wine in

commemora tive cups) 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.: by Elite Mixed Martial Main Stage 1 to 3 p.m.: Live music drew Lobby at Gin Mill Beer Garden Stage 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: mances by 3D Dance Main Stage 3 to 5 p.m.: Live Bryant Brothers at Gin Grille Beer Garden Stage 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Live Tim Harakal at Main Roxy Theater tours There will also be an ty at the Gin Mill & specials and live music Trexler of the Large Flowerheads Event made possible Northampton Area proud partners of the Lehigh Valley Chamber merce in addition to Uptown Northampton PA 610-262-2727 www.schislerfuneralhomes.com A leader in the industry for 90 years! Schisler Funeral Home Schisler Funeral Home Celebrating our 90th CelebratingAnniversary! our 90th Anniversary! Uptown Northampton Street Fair, Pages 8-10 Uptown Northampton Street Fair, Pages 8-10

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to use this wonderful chapter of Northampton and Cement Belt history.

Dr. Haff’s Cremona String Quartet presented numerous concerts to many organizations. The quartet gave concerts before 400 guests at the Allentown Woman’s Club, Palmerton Concourse Club, Zion Lutheran Church, Perkasie Woman’s Club, Northampton Junior High, St. Paul’s Reformed Church and Trinity Reformed Church. They even performed at BellevueStratford Hotel in Philadelphia.

By CATHERINE STROH

One in 10,000: those were the chances of winning a golden KONG in the pet toy and treat company’s recent nationwide contest. Affordable Pet Center in Northampton recently discovered they were the lucky winners as they unpacked their KONG

display to get ready for “KONG Day.”

Pet stores across the country had the option to purchase a KONG toy display in celebration of “KONG Day” and the company’s 47th anniversary. Out

Dr. Haff was also a gifted public speaker who spoke at many different venues. Here are some of his speaking engagements:

In April 1937, he was the graduating speaker at Schuylkill Haven High School. His theme was “Clean Living.” Dr. George

Eichler, Northampton superintendent, formerly from Pine Grove, accompanied Dr. Haff.

Dr. Haff spoke at the Nazareth Rotary; Kiwanis Club, Easton; Cedar Crest College; and Palmerton PTA.

Records show he spoke at practically every Rotary Club in the Lehigh Valley.

Dr. Haff was very proud of his son, Donald W. Haff. Donald graduated from Northampton

From left to right: Michael Ford, Mary Ellen Ford, Bill Ford and Trisha Yost

if granted the special exceptions he sought, he would comply with township zoning and land

use requirements during the subdivision and land development process, as well as with state level requirements set forth by the Pa. Department of Health.

Leuthe testified that the facilities would have a “laundry list” of security measures to deter

and prevent theft, have adequate fencing and buffer plantings to reduce public view and would not amass large amounts of traffic to the area.

Additionally, Leuthe testified that he would be agreeable to a condition being imposed that would require the installation of a filtration system that mitigates odors and fumes in each of the buildings to ensure that no vapors, odors or fumes escape the building in adherence of the township’s ordinance.

President Marc Byers of Byers Scientific, a manufacturing company specializing in industrial odor mitigation and cannabis cultivation, testified that the equipment his company provides emits a level of zero odors detectable outside of the buildings if the equipment is properly installed and maintained and has a 100% success rate.

“We design our system to ensure that there should be no fugitive odors at the property line,” Byers stated.

However, during cross-examination, solicitor David M.

Backenstoe pointed out a caveat in Byers’ testimony that if the customer doesn’t follow the remediation measures, then odor may escape the facility and presumably affect the community.

Byers asserted that this hypothetical situation has never happened and that if customers elect to not comply with their service and maintenance contract, then that would create a legal issue.

Backenstoe raised several concerns related to LURRS’ application throughout the meeting, including the fact that they only filed three special exception use applications for the drivethrough restaurant, the medical marijuana dispensary and the 16 grower/processor facilities.

First, the application listed the facilities as a “medical mari-

juana campus,” which Backenstoe argued is not listed as a permitted special exception use under the zoning ordinance. However, Leuthe posited that medical marijuana campus was simply the name plate he coined the development as.

Second, Backenstoe argued that each of the 16 proposed grower/processor facilities should have been filed as 16 separate special exception applications because there are 16 separate lots, but they were all grouped into one application. Leuthe maintained that the special exception use is the same for all 16 buildings, which is why he did not believe filing separate applications for each one was necessary.

Third, Backenstoe presented

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another discrepancy in the application regarding the square footage of the grower/processor facilities, which was listed as 16 20,000-square-foot maximum facilities with an overall square footage of roughly 280,000. By that math, Backenstoe pointed out that the total would be 320,000.

Leuthe clarified that the buildings range in size from 15,000 square feet to 19,950 square feet due to the maximum floor area of medical marijuana grower/ processor facilities in the zoning ordinance being 20,000 square feet.

However, Backenstoe contended that 280,000 square feet is not permitted by the ordinance, which states that maximum floor area of a grower/processor facility is limited to 20,000 square feet, and if he is combining all 16 facilities on one application, then he would need to have also filed for a variance since he did not file separate applications for each proposed building and its respective size.

Additionally, both the zoning ordinance and state law set forth that a dispensary may not operate on the same site as a facility used for growing and processing and must be a minimum of 1,000 feet from the nearest medical marijuana dispensary, to which Fogerty argued was not applicable because each facility would be on its own separate lot.

Another concern raised by Backenstoe was the traffic analysis that the applicant provided.

Lehigh Engineering Traffic Technician Jason Scott testified that he performed a traffic analysis for the proposed development using a program called the Institute of Traffic Engineers that PennDOT also uses. The program generates what the predicted traffic of a particular use or development will be based on land use group, retail commercial services, and land use respective to the development’s square footage.

Scott explained that this is typically the starting point for a traffic analysis study, which is later refined during the subdivision and land development process to determine whether there needs to be any improvements or changes to the existing roadways.

Backenstoe established that the traffic analysis Scott prepared was not a formal traffic study, which makes the figures he provided for projected traffic an informal statement, which would not fulfill the requirement of the zoning ordinance for the applicant to provide a written study with the project description.

Fogerty retorted that the specific special exception uses LURRS is pursuing do not require a traffic impact study at this time; however, Backenstoe argued that the zoning ordinance mandates that a traffic study be submitted at the same time as a special exception use application.

During questioning and comments, residents passionately

expressed consensus that the proposed medical marijuana campus was unwanted based on how it would negatively affect the community and their quality of life in a multitude of ways.

After hearing each party’s closing arguments, the Lehigh

Township Zoning Hearing Board rejected LURRS’ special exception use application for the 16 medical marijuana grower/ processor facilities in a unanimous vote of 5-0.

The board also denied the proposed medical marijuana dis-

pensary in a majority vote of 3-2.

Last, the board unanimously voted to accept LURRS’ application for a drive-through fast-food restaurant at the corner of Birch Drive and Riverview Drive.

Getting Out!

Events around town

The GETTING OUT section of The Home News is open to events that are FREE for the community to attend and participate in. If you have an event and are not sure if it qualifies for this section, call us at 610-923-0382. We also offer low cost classifieds for those events that do not qualify.

34th Annual Uptown Northampton Street Fair- Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1700-2100 blocks of Main Street, Northampton.

Atlas Cement Co. Memorial Museum- Open for tours second and fourth Sunday through Sept. 24. 1401 Laubach Ave., Northampton. Group tours available, 610-262-2576.

Bath Area Food Bank- Distributes food second Tuesday of each month, starting around 9:30 a.m. on lower level of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bath, 206 E. Main St. Please do not arrive prior to 9:30 a.m. due to safety reasons.

Bath Farmers Market- Every Saturday May-Sept. from 9 a.m. to noon at the clock on W. Main St., Bath.

Bath Museum- Open third Saturday Jan-Nov. and first Saturday in Dec., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 121 S. Walnut St., Bath. Volunteers needed, call 484-284-0313.

Borough of Bath Business Forum- Thursday, Sept. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Bath borough building. Open to owners and employees of businesses located within the borough. FMI call 610-837-6525.

Borough of Bath Community-Wide Yard Sales- Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yard sale permit fees waived this day only.

Community Safety Day- Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bicentennial Park, East Allen Township. Fire trucks, EMS, hands-on activities, PSP Aviation and MedEvac landings, Bethlehem City PD Mounted Unit, first aid presentations, music, games and ice cream.

Dementia Support Group- Held third Thursday every month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., 2801 Emrick Blvd., Bethlehem. Designed for families and caregivers of dementia patients.

East Allen Township Open Space and Farmland Preservation Committee- Meets third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 5344 Nor-Bath Blvd., Northampton. New committee members welcome.

Gov. Wolf Hist. Society- Tours of historic buildings, grounds and new museum on third Saturday April-Nov. from 1 to 3 p.m. 6600 Jacksonville Rd., Bath.

Helping Homeless Vets- Weave mats for homeless vets every second and fourth Wed. of the month from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Prepping for weaving every first and third Wed. of month 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Mountain View Wesleyan Church 1001 Deemer Rd., Bath. Call 610-837-1190 FMI. Leave message.

Horner's Cemetery 295th Anniversary Tours- Visit the founders of Northampton Co. Daily tours by appt. only. Call Peggy at 610-984-4532.

Nazareth Farmers Market- Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May-Oct. in the Square, Nazareth.

Northampton Area Food Bank- Food distribution first three Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and second and third Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m. 1601 Canal St.

Northampton Borough Crime Watch Meeting- Typically held second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Northampton Borough Fire Dept.

Northampton Farmers Market- Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. May-Sept. in Municipal Park, Northampton.

Siegfried Railroad Station Museum- Open third Sunday through October from 1 to 4 p.m. on West 21st Street (Route 329), Northampton.

patients, 242 males, 293 females; the most since the opening of the hospital in 1922.

High School in 1928. He graduated from Lehigh University and Harvard University, then interned for two years at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. There, his training included surgery, pediatrics and gynecology. Upon graduation, Donald joined his father at the Haff Hospital.

We also found the 1939 annual report of the Haff Hospital. The report shows an increase of 123

The hospital purchased a home on Laubach Avenue to house the nurses in training. They formerly lived in the hospital.

We were fortunate to have many of the speeches that were presented by Dr. Haff. In reading them, one can see his philosophy of concern for his patients and the communities the hospital served.

In our next column, we will attempt to share his philosophy with you.

The Cremona String Quartet; photo courtesy of Larry Oberly

Natural Perspectives

For the healthMinded individual

How?

by DR. GLENN CLEARIE, DC

For better or for worse, when I am tasked with putting something together, I simply like to get going. Yes, I always look to provide instructions, yet my instinct is to simply try and figure things out as I go along. Candidly, this approach has not always worked effectively or efficiently, yet I have always learned much along the way.

While it truly is important to know the “how” of things, how can get in the way and stop us dead in our tracks when it doesn’t need to. Does this sound a little strange to you? I get that, yet let’s discuss this, shall we?

Have you ever had a good idea and for a moment you really thought you were on to something? Mere minutes later, however, when you started thinking things through you really couldn’t see how you would ever be able to

do it. Things just seemed too hard to figure out. So that was the end of that. Am I right? When you think about it you will realize the “how-of-it-all” has really ruined a lot of potentially good things.

Now let’s not kid ourselves here. We all have done much in our lives without really knowing how, yet looking back we see how far we have come. Early on did you know how to be a good wife or husband? Did you know how you were going to afford that new home or car or raise children properly? By and large, you probably didn’t. Yet aren’t you so glad you simply got after it and figured things out as the obstacles and challenges presented themselves? I know you are and so am I. Would I like to have a couple of do-overs? Why, yes of course I would, knowing what I know now, yet that’s not the way the hand of life is played.

Lately I have been thinking such matters over as I am crossing into a pivotal moment in my professional life. My desire is to take my current chiropractic practice that I love so much and develop it into a broader multi-disciplinary practice setting. Oh, the people we are going to help!

For almost two years I have been bogged down with the

“how” of it all and the feeling was very unnerving. Clearly, such an endeavor requires more initial consideration before launching than the reckless abandonment of putting together the Barbie playhouse all those years ago. If I didn’t know the reasons I am doing what I am doing, I wouldn’t have even begun this huge undertaking in the first place. What I have learned from the collection of life experiences is that in part the “how,” while important, is not as critical as the “why” of it all. When you start with why, the how will get figured out.

It bears repeating that once you have the deep yearning of “why” marked on your heart, the rest will shake itself out.

I didn’t know how to change a diaper, yet I loved that little perfect girl with every fiber of my being, and I was going to figure it

out and by golly I did! I am still working on the how of being a great husband- I am knee deep in a new phase of that and my why has never been clearer!

Take a quiet minute to ponder the reason why you do the things you do. When you understand your why, the rest will fall into place. Starting with how sets roadblocks in the mind that stop a good thing even before it has begun.

I know my why of life. My why is because I love the Lord, my wife and children. My why is because I have this deep sense of caring for others that resonates within. My

why is this guttural desire to add massive value to every person I interact with. Keeping this front and center in my daily walk creates a sense of calm and certainty in uncertain circumstances.

Retool your mind this week and see things from the viewpoint of why. You will be glad you did! My best to you.

"Natural Perspectives" is a health commentary only and does not claim to diagnose and/ or make treatment recommendations. Always seek the advice of your health care professional.

Brayden Eckhart dedicates Eagle Scout Project to Little Moore Church

By SAVANNAH BROWN

On Sunday, September 3, Life Scout Brayden Eckhart from Boy Scouts of America Troop 50 of Moorestown, held a dedication ceremony for his outside food bank Eagle Scout Service Project at Christ Church Little Moore U.C.C. with family, friends and fellow church members.

Brayden, 17, is a senior at Northampton Area High School and has been a Scout since he was in kindergarten. His favorite part about being a Scout is “getting to hang out with people and doing stuff” with his friends and troop

members.

Brayden spent 148 hours working on his project, building the shed-like structure and collecting food and other household items with the support of his fellow Scouts, family and friends.

After morning mass, church goers gathered around the completely stocked outside food bank that even overflowed around the structure in front of Little Moore Church as Pastor David Quinn provided the invocation for the dedication ceremony.

“Today we dedicate this shed that Brayden and his family have

made. May the meaning we see in this live on in us to remind us that everyone around us has a hunger, and that it needs to be fed. You’re all in need, so when you pass on to our children and our children’s children that this might be here as a symbol of Brayden’s and everyone’s caring, and may it bless all those who receive or give to it,” Pastor Quinn spoke. Brayden then introduced himself and his project to observers after thanking everyone for coming to his Eagle Scout Service Project dedication.

“The reason I chose this as my

Friday, Sept. 8 from 4 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Eagle Scout project is because I wanted to help the community I live in and the church I belong to. The purpose of this outside food bank is to let people pick up and drop off food when there isn’t a member of the church available,” Brayden shared.

In total, Brayden collected 226 pounds of food in May during a food drive that he held, and after purchasing building materials for the shed, he was also able to purchase 90 rolls of toilet paper, 42 rolls of paper towels, 393 feminine products, 130 laundry detergent pods, 105 dishwasher pods, 12 boxes of tissues, 52 razors, 12 cans of shaving cream, 22.5 pounds of cat food, 163 pounds of food and $100 in Aldi gift cards with the leftover money from his project.

Brayden expressed gratitude toward everyone that helped him with his project by donating supplies and monetary amounts, which included Koren Plumbing

and Pump Service, Koren’s Bait & Tackle, Krause Enterprises, Inc., Meyers Concrete Contractors, Miller Supply Ace Hardware, Perfection Landscaping and Lawn Care, Katie Best, Sherwood and Brenda Eckhart (aka Gram and Pop), Lydia Golas, Ann Koren (aka Nana to Brayden), and Bruce and Becky Wagner.

Brayden also thanked Little Moore Church for their support and for allowing him to do his Eagle Scout Service Project there, as well as his mom and dad (Megan and Aaron Eckhart) for their support, time and guidance before cutting the ceremonial ribbon to officially dedicate the outdoor food bank to Little Moore Church and its food bank, which currently helps feed 13 families in the surrounding area.

Looking ahead, Brayden is excited about earning his Eagle Scout rank sometime this fall during his Court of Honor ceremony, which is tentatively scheduled for November after the completion of his service project. He anticipates that becoming an Eagle Scout will help him get into colleges, apply for jobs and enter into the workforce in the future.

He also shared that one of his proudest accomplishments was getting CPR and AED certified for infants, children and adults, which aligns with his aspirations for college after he graduates and prospective future career opportunities.

Next fall, Brayden hopes to begin courses at Northampton Community College as he pursues a degree in medicine, whether that’s in sports medicine, nursing or something along those lines; he hopes to figure that out once he begins his college courses.

For those that are interested in dropping off donations, Brayden’s outdoor food bank sits in front of Christ Church Little Moore U.C.C., which is located at 913 S. Mink Rd. in Danielsville. Drop offs can also be arranged by calling 610-837-6051.

Brayden Eckhart in front of his food bank with parents Aaron and Megan Eckhart

Bath Borough to hold Business forum

By HOME NEWS STAFF

A business forum will be hosted by the Borough of Bath Community and Economic Development Committee on Thursday, September 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the borough building, located at

121 S. Walnut St.

Borough business forums are held periodically and their purpose is for Bath businesses to be able to hold an open, casual discussion in reference to the concerns for their respective busi-

Estelle R. Stein D.D.S.

nesses in the community.

This forum is open to the owners and employees of businesses located within the Borough of Bath.

For any questions, call the borough office at 610-837-6525 or email CEDC Chairperson Frank Hesch at fhesch@boroughofbath. org.

It is not mandatory to RSVP but it is appreciated.

Police Blotter DUI crash

On August 6 at 11:39 p.m., PSP Bethlehem received multiple calls about a large, unknown disturbance taking place at the intersection of Airport Road and Hanoverville Road. Upon arrival on scene, multiple troopers contacted an individual who appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance and crashed his vehicle. The individual was identified as 40-year-old Regis Burley of Nazareth and was taken into custody and charged accordingly.

Theft of vehicle parts

During the course of this incident, a catalytic converter was stolen from a company truck. The vehicle part was stolen sometime between 3:30 p.m. August 16 and 6 a.m. August 17 from a residence on Walker Drive in Allen Township. An area canvas was conducted which yielded negative results. The area where this incident occurred, there were no security cameras or witnesses. The catalytic converter is valued at $1,500.

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Announce Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Results

Submitted by TROOPER BRANOSKY

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop M – Bethlehem have announced the results of the Labor Day Holiday Enforcement period which commenced at 12:01 a.m. on Friday September 1 and concluded at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 4.

The safety initiative P.A.D.E.E.P (Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement Education Program) targeted drivers who aggressively operated their motor vehicle in a manner which was dangerous to members of the public, which included speeding, seat belt violations and child seat belt infrac-

tions.

In addition, S.T.E.A.D.D. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Against Drunk Drivers) and D.R.E. (Drug Recognition Expert) Troopers specifically focused on apprehending motorist who operated their motor vehi-

cle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

During the Labor Day Holiday Traffic Enforcement Period of 2023, Troop M (Lehigh County, Northampton County

Uptown Northampton Street Fair Returns for its 34th year

2018 Uptown Northampton Hosted by The Northampton Area 2018 Uptown Northampton Hosted

by The Northampton Area

Submitted by KYLIE ADAMS-WEISS

The Northampton Area Chamber, proud part ner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, invites you to join the fun and fes tivities at the Uptown Northampton Street Fair on Saturday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Submitted by RACHEL GREENAWALT

The Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber invites you

to join us on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at our annual Uptown Northampton Street Fair with well over 100 craft and food vendors.

The 34th Annual Uptown Northampton will return to Main Street with a bang. With over 100 craft and business vendors, live music, food trucks, rock climbing, giveaways and more, the fun new twists – live music at the Gin Mill, a

This year’s fair will again feature a multitude of crafters and artisans like Shaybeads, JJ Woodcrafts and Mountain Valley Candles. Food trucks will be rolling in, such as Bob-B-Que, Geaker’s Tacos and Josie’s Fancy Funnels and will be serving

Mini Moos Petting Zoo – plus some traditional activities, like tours of the Roxy Theater. Not only does this event celebrate our local businesses, it brings new faces to the borough. We look forward to a great event!”

up signature dishes. Many businesses will be setting up to give information.

Visit our beer tent and enjoy a cold brew or glass of wine and listen to live music by Jordan White, Anthony Cubbage, Henry Laurito, and Hydraulic Lime,

The festival, which will feature over 100 vendors and food trucks, will also feature rock climbing from LV Rocks, Touch-a-Truck , two beer tents from the Gin Mill and The Chamber (benefiting the GNACC Scholarship Fund) and other adult beverages from Triple Sun Spirits, Clever Girl Winery, Lucci Family Wines

and Sleepy Cat Urban Winery. Tours of the Roxy Theater will be held throughout the day, and the Main Stage, located next to the Gin Mill, will feature demonstrations from 3D Dance (from 11 to 11:30 a.m.) and Elite Mixed Martial Arts (from 1:30 to 2 p.m.), and live music from Third Hand (from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) and Trick Stacy (from 2:30 to 4 p.m.).

“Being a part of a time-honored tradition in Northampton is not only important to us as an organization, but to the

and end the day with the Bryant Brothers. There will be multiple locations to listen music, including the Main Stage, Uptown Park and outside the Gin Mill. Also, come see the Wildlands Life presentation from 11 a.m. to noon. Performances throughout the day will include Elite Martial Arts 3D Dance Studio 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. year we will also have a rock climbing wall, moon bounces, sand art, pony rides and many other activities to see throughout

Sat. September 22nd from 8-1 p.m.

When: Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Northampton Main Street (21st Street to 18th Street)

Pricing Information: Free to attend

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Sponsors: Embassy Bank, Advanced Disposal, Omega Protective Services, Nazareth Pallet, The Home News, Horwith Trucking, Sacred Heart by the Creek, St. Luke’s University Health Network, Roxy Theatre, Lafarge, BB&T, Good Shepherd, Karen Kutz, Newhard Pharmacy, The Times News, Appalachian Creations, Tanczos, County of Northampton, Redners and All Things Framed.

About the Chamber: The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area. We accomplish this through business-tobusiness networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and com-

munity development enterprises. With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.

Fair celebrates 30 years on September 14

Submitted

by JESSICA O’DONNELL

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The Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 30th anniversary of Uptown Northampton Street Fair on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

volunteers and staff who make this festival come to fruition,” said Kate Hartney, Coordinator of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Participating food trucks (as of August 29) will include: Mat-

The event promises to be fun for the entire family with the day’s activities that are planned. Since it is a milestone year, we have upped our game

tie’s Strudel Haus, Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops, CurdZone, Island Expressions, Greek Street, Slide on By, Smokehouse Food Truck, Kalli Inc Sweet Treats Funnel Cakes, and Grub Night Food Truck.

and packed the day with more community involvement, entertainment, vendors and food options than ever before.

There will be live music throughout the entire day at two stages by Jordan White, Brenna, Andrew Lobby, Bryant Brothers and Tim Harakal. All music is sponsored by Gin Mill & Grille.

This event would not be made possible without Greater Northampton Area businesses. Participat-

The pet-friendly event is free to attend.

ing sponsors include: Horwith Trucking (Entertainment Sponsor), The Gin Mill & Grille (Entertainment Sponsor), Holcim (Uptown Sponsor), Embassy Bank of the Lehigh Valley (Main Street Sponsor), Roxy Theater (Main Street Sponsor), Newhard Pharmacy (Main Street Sponsor), Foster Jewel-

Jessica O’Donnell, EVP of

ers (Main Street Sponsor), A&M Service Center (Uptown Sponsor), Times News (Media Sponsor) and Livengood Excavators Inc. (Supporting Sponsor).

For more information, visit the Uptown Northampton webpage: www.lehighvalleychamber. org/uptownnorthampton.

Affiliated Chambers and the Northampton Area Chamber Liaison mentioned, “Our Northampton Area Chamber Board and Uptown Northampton Street Fair Committee are very excited for this year’s 30th anniversary of the event, especially with all the new additions and enhancements!” She stated there is something for people of all ages. “This event is a true representation of the Northampton area community!” She encour-

ages everyone to come celebrate this milestone year with one of our signature annual events.

With well over 5,000 plus people in attendance last year, we are anticipating a record year of attendees.

When: Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Where: Main Street

Northampton

Pricing Information: Free to attend

Schedule of Events:

10 a.m.: Opening ceremony and Pledge to the Flag at Main Street by Cub Pack 26 and Boys Scouts Troop 96

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Live music by Jordan White at Main Stage

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Live music by Brenna at Gin Mill & Grille Beer Garden Stage

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Henry Laurito, scrolling accordion player up and down Main Street

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Child ID Program by Community Partners 4 Kids

Noon to 5 p.m.: Adult Beverages Bar by Main Stage (Beer,

KONG contest

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of 10,000 displays sold, nine included a silver KONG and just one included the special golden KONG, explained Mary Ellen

NEW FURNITURE made to order!

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Ford, co-owner of Affordable Pet Center.

“As we unpacked our boxes and saw the golden KONG, we all just looked at each other and got goosebumps,” said Mary Ellen excitedly.

After beating those odds of one

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in 10,000, they did go out and buy a lottery ticket that same day, but unfortunately were not able to strike gold twice, said Mary Ellen.

As part of their prize for winning the golden KONG, Affordable Pet Center received free KONG merchandise. They decided to pay those winnings forward and offered 50% off all KONG products to their valued customers on “KONG Day,” which was August 4.

In addition to receiving free KONG merchandise, the lucky prizewinners also receive four golden tickets; a free trip for four to Golden, Colorado to tour the KONG company headquarters.

“It was like winning one of the golden tickets from ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!’” exclaimed Mary Ellen.

Northampton AARP Announces September Meeting

Submitted by JEAN RUNDLE

Northampton AARP Chapter 3915 will meet on Wednesday, September 13 at the Northampton Banquet and Events Center, located at 1601 Laubach Ave. Doors will open at 11 a.m. All members are cordially invited to attend. We welcome any new members to visit or join. Bus trips will be on display at the meeting.

Myster Tree and Shrub Service

TOWNSHIP OF MOORE NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED CODE ADOPTION ORDINANCE

Please take notice that a proposed Code Adoption Ordinance was introduced by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Moore at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 10th day of July, 2023. A copy of the proposed Code Adoption Ordinance and the Code may be examined in the office of the Township Secretary. A summary of the proposed Code Adoption Ordinance and a listing of the Table of Contents of the proposed codification are as follows:

ORD. NO. ___

AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE, ADOPT AND ENACT AN ORDINANCE CODIFICATION FOR THE Township OF Moore, COUNTY OF Northampton, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; TO SAVE FROM REPEAL CERTAIN OTHER LEGISLATION NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR TAMPERING WITH THE CODE

This proposed ordinance provides:

(1) For the approval, adoption and enactment of the codification of a complete body of legislation for the Township of Moore, as revised, codified and consolidated into titles, chapters and sections, such codification being designated as the “Code of the Township of Moore.”

(2) That the provisions of the Code are intended as the continuation of legislation in effect immediately prior to adoption of this ordinance.

(3) For the repeal of ordinances or parts of ordinances of a general and permanent nature which are not included in the Code, except as specifically saved from repeal.

(4) That certain ordinances, rights and obligations be expressly saved from repeal.

(5) That ordinances of a general and permanent nature adopted subsequent to preparation of the Code but prior to its adoption are deemed part of the Code.

(6) For the adoption and ratification of changes and revisions made during preparation of the Code to the previously adopted legislation included therein, and for the inclusion of certain new legislation. Such changes, revisions and new legislation include:

(a) Nonsubstantive grammatical and style changes.

(b) Nomenclature changes.

(c) General revision of penalty provisions.

(d) Removal of specific permit and license fee amounts and authority for such fees to be set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.

(e) Adoption and ratification of other substantive changes and revisions made so as to bring provisions included in the Code into conformity with the policies and intent of the Board of Supervisors. Such changes and revisions are specifically enumerated and described in the ordinance.

(7) For the interpretation of provisions.

(8) That titles, headings and editor’s notes are inserted for the convenience of persons using the Code and are not part of the legislation.

(9) For the filing of at least one copy of the Code in the office of the Township Secretary where it shall remain for use and examination by the public.

(10) For the incorporation of future additions, deletions, amendments or supplements into the Code.

(11) That Code books be kept up-to-date under the supervision of the Township Secretary.

(12) That notice of introduction of the ordinance and Code be published according to law, and that enactment of the ordinance, coupled with filing of a copy or copies of the Code and publication of such notice, will be deemed due and legal publication of all provisions of the Code.

(13) For penalties for anyone convicted of altering or tampering with the Code.

(14) That provisions of the Code and of the ordinance are severable.

(15) That the effective date of the Code and of the ordinance be October 8, 2023.

The chapters included in the codification are as follows (all chapter numbers not listed are reserved for future use).

150. Floodplain Management................................................150:1

158. Junk Dealers and Junkyards...........................................158:1

167. Moving Permits............................................................. 167:1

173. Municipal Claims and Liens.............................................173:1

Article I Interest Rate

Article II Schedule of Attorney Fees

180. Nuisances.......................................................................180:1

187. Official Map....................................................................187:1

193. Open Space Plan...........................................................193:1

200. Parks and Recreation Areas............................................200:1

Article I Regulated Activities

Article

Monocacy Creek Watershed…………………………………………….........… 247:1

253. Streets and Sidewalks…………………………………….253:1

Article I Excavations and Openings

Article II Highway Occupancy Permits

Article II Right-Of-Way Management

260. Subdivision and Land Development.............................260:1

267.Taxation........................................................................ 267:1

Article I Per Capita Tax

Article II Amusement Tax

Article III Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights

Article IV Local Services Tax

Article V Realty Transfer Tax

Article VI Earned Income Tax

Article VII Tax Certifications and Duplicate Bills

285. Vehicles and Traffic.........................................................285:1

Article I Stop Intersections

Article II Parking Regulations

Article III Speed Limits

Article IV Weight Limits

Article V Snow Emergencies

300. Zoning....................................................................... 300:1

DISPOSITION LIST

DL. Disposition List

DL:1

INDEX Index....................................................................................... DX:1

Please take further notice that the Board of Supervisors intends to adopt the proposed Code Adoption Ordinance on October 3, 2023. A copy of the Code Adoption Ordinance proposed for adoption is on file in the office of the Township Secretary, Moore, Pennsylvania, where it is available for inspection during regular office hours (9/7 & 9/21)

PUBLIC NOTICE MOORE TOWNSHIP RECREATION COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING MOORE TOWNSHIP, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Moore Township Recreation Commission will hold a workshop on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 6:30 pm before the start of the regular monthly meeting at the Moore Township municipal building, 2491 Community Dr, Bath, PA 18014. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Moore Township Board of Supervisors

Nicholas Steiner, Township Manager (9/7)

MEETING NOTICE

The Lehigh Twp Board of Supervisors meeting scheduled for Sept. 12th will be starting at 6:00 p.m. with the 2024 Budget being the first item on the agenda. The regular agenda items will begin at the conclusion of the budget portion. The meeting will be held at the Lehigh Township Municipal Bldg, 1069 Municipal Rd, Walnutport, Pa. All meetings are open to the public.

Alice A. Rehrig, Manager (9/7)

ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS

Hesch Service Station, Inc.

3028 South Front Street Whitehall, PA 18052

Accepting sealed bids on 2004 Chevy Truck VIN# 1GCHK29U54E296530

On Sept. 7, 2023 (9/7)

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Continued from page 7 and Bucks County) Troopers investigated a total of 47 crashes and made 31 Driving Under the Influence arrests. There were two more crashes investigated this year from last year, with 15 injuries investigated this year as opposed to eight last year.

Motorists are reminded of the mandates of Title 75 Section 3733, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police Officer, which stipulates that any driver of a motor vehicle who willfully fails or refuses to bring their vehicle to a stop, or who otherwise flees or attempts to elude a pursuing police officer, commits an offense, graded up to a Felony of the 3rd Degree, which carries a maximum sentence of 7 years in prison, a $15,000 fine, and restitution for damages and/or injuries sustained as a result of the pursuit. For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.

Free ham radio classes begin to obtain Amateur license

Submitted by HEIDI BUTLER

The Delaware Lehigh Amateur Radio Club, Inc. is now offering free classes for people who would like to obtain an amateur license.

The class, which began September 5, will run for 10 weeks and will prepare students to take the Federal Communications Commission's Amateur basic license examination.

Ham radio played an important role in communications for more than 100 years and continues to do so. It is part of many emergency management plans because it can be used to communicate if landline telephone lines, cell towers and/or electric grids fail. It also is a fun hobby for people who enjoy talking with amateur operators locally and around the world, participating in contests

and field days, and even making contact with the International Space Station. According to the American Relay League (ARRL), the nationally recognized organization for operators, there are more than 750,000 amateur license holders in the United States and more than 3 million worldwide. Based in Bethlehem, the Delaware Lehigh Amateur Club (DLARC) has more

than 100 members. It is a non-profit 501(C)(3) charitable organization. Classes are offered as a community service. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC - formerly known as the 911 Center) at 100 Gracedale Ave. in Nazareth. For details or to register, contact KE3AW@ arrl.net or call 610-4199286.

Rehearsals resume for Community chorus

Submitted by ALICE YEAKEL

The Nazareth Area Community Chorus will resume rehearsals on Tuesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. in St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at Broad and Prospect streets in Nazareth.

The fall concert schedule includes performances at Country Meadows Forks Township in October and Atria on Macada Road

in November. Three Christmas concerts are scheduled for December.

Please join us for rehearsals if you like to sing and like making others happy through music. Ellen Thomas Saylor is director and Evelyn Michaels is accompanist.

Please contact Alice Yeakel at 610-759-2672 for further information.

Nazareth Garden club Announces Annual Flower and Garden show

Submitted by SANDRA RINEHART

The Nazareth Area Garden Club is pleased to announce the 21st Annual Flower and Garden Show on September 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. and September 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The garden club is located at the Schoeneck Moravian Church, 316 N. Broad St. Ext., Nazareth. Admission is free.

Club members have worked hard to present a beautiful display of plant specimens, houseplants and floral arrangements. The theme of the show is “Cities of the World.” Several special projects will be on display. This year will feature a native perennial, Showy Solidago, and an herb, Tri-color Sage. In addition, there will be a few creative projects including planters of succulents and/ or cactus which the public may vote for.

The floral arrangements follow our “Cities of the World” theme with entries including New York City, Paris, Kiev and London. As always, we will have hundreds of plant specimens and house plants grown by members. Judges will judge these entries prior to the public showing.

We will hold our popular annual plant sale as well as our very popular silent auction of gift certificates, gift baskets, quilted wall hangings and much more. Auction winners will be announced on Saturday at 2 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.

The object of the NAGC is to provide a friendly environment which nurtures the study of horticulture and floral design, and to share that knowledge within our organization and the community. Our normal monthly meeting schedule is the third Tuesday of each month from March through November at 7 p.m. Monthly meetings are held at Dryland UCC Church, 4415 Newburg Rd. For more information on becoming a member, please visit our Nazareth Area Garden Club Facebook group.

Recycling

and Shredding Event to Be held in Nazareth

By HOME NEWS STAFF

On Thursday, September 14 the Nazareth Borough Environmental Steering Committee will host a drive-through recycling and shredding event. The event is open to borough residents only, and will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the at the Nazareth Borough Park, located at 475 N. Broad St.. Personal photo IDs showing a borough address will be required for the dropoff of recycling materials and equipment and the same will be required for the "no charge" shredding of documents and papers. There will be a limit of 10 file-type boxes for shredding. There are fees "charged" for some items like tvs, appliances, copiers and stereos. Questions about anything regarding this event can be answered by calling the borough office at 610-7590202.

Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity to Hold annual Touch-aTruck Festival

Submitted by JILL SILVIUS

Mark your calendar now for the Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity’s Annual Touch-a-Truck Festival. It will take place rain or shine on Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bushkill Township Recreation Fields, 1114 Bushkill Center Rd., Nazareth.

Last year, the library welcomed 1,400 attendees and raised money for the library’s mission, which is to inspire and enrich the lives of the residents in our supporting municipalities.

This year, come touch and climb on all sorts of vehicles, from fire trucks to an electric car, and talk to their operators. Or visit our food trucks, complete a craft at the craft pavilion, take photos with Barbie and Spider-Man, watch a karate demo, or get your hair braided for free at the Braiding Bar.

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Tickets cost $5 for one ticket or $20 for a family pack of five tickets (for a limited time). Children under the age of two are free. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.nazarethlibrary. org and select the “Touch-aTruck” tab or visit the library at 295 East Center St., Nazareth. Tickets can be purchased

with cash, a check or a credit card.

The Touch-a-Truck Festival is a community effort, and the library is still looking for vehicle exhibitors and sponsorships, which are available at a variety of levels with pricing for every budget. For additional information or questions, please contact Holly Bennett at 610-759-4932 ext. 6 or email hbennett@nazarethlibrary.org.

Morningstar Living invites you to visit our Moravian Hall Square campus in Nazareth to enjoy a variety of programs.

EventFULL Living is a series of programs to enrich life’s journey. Reserve your place today in as many programs as you like.

The programs for SEPTEMER include:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH | 10:30 AM

Incorporating Yoga to Prevent Falls

Trishna Patel, nursing supervisor at Moravian Hall Square, will discuss the benefit of incorporating yoga into an exercise routine for older adults in order to prevent falls. Trishna will address the leading causes of falls, the importance of exercise, and will demonstrate various yoga poses

TUESDAY | SEPTEMBER 19TH | 10:30AM

Tasty Tips for Healthy Low Sodium Cooking

Join Morningstar Living Chef Andrew DeCree and Registered Dietitian Nora Jensen to enjoy a heart healthy cooking demonstration on the Patio. Chef Andrew will highlight techniques to reduce sodium content without compromising flavorincluding reductions, fresh herbs and natural juices. Highlighting whole grains and healthy fats to promote heart healthy eating.

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 21ST | 2PM - 4PM

Sunshine Walk & Expo in the Pleasure Garden

Join us for this Morningstar Living community event to raise funds and awareness for dementia outreach. Registrants can engage with a walk through downtown Nazareth and interactive stations with information resources on the Moravian Hall Square campus. Enjoy a special program by Music Therapy Associates and participation by local Dementia Friendly businesses.

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 21ST| 6:00PM

Memory Lane: Taking Care of Yourself - Focusing on the Emotional, Social and Physical Well-being of the Caregiver

In this seminar Anne Grogan, MSW, CCM, APG Eldercare Services will identify signs of caregiver stress, outline ways in which you can keep yourself healthy during this journey, and help you understand the importance of self-care and accessing support services.

FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 29TH| 10:30AM

How to Protect Yourself Against Fraud & Scams

David Shallcross, Director at the Senior Protection Unit, Office of Public Engagement, will provide you with the tools necessary to make informed decisions to better protect yourself and your family members from becoming victims of scams or fraud.

Reservations are required. Reserve your seat today by calling 610.746.1000 or online at https://www.morningstarliving.org/upcoming-events

Bath Industrial League Week 1 Standings

LOCATIONS: Shappell Park, Elizabeth Street, and Phillipsburg Union Station & Tower